Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
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306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
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Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Frontier Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Frontier Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $1.05 price per square foot Three Bedroom B Model at Prairie Lakes in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,392. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the Chalet - Interior Non-Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail starting at $1,700 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.05
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - Interior Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1.49
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (Original Building)1BR,1BA$1.49
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Frontier Village Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Village Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frontier Village is starting from $795 at Frontier Village.

What is the most affordable Frontier Village Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Frontier Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Lakes and starts from $1,392.

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